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This is another interesting series from Big Ideas That Changed The World. A very interesting look at Consumerism.
Here’s a link to BedZed information too.

I think this is a Achemon Sphinx moth. I found it on whatsthatbug.com.
Great web site for common bug ID.
The next one is a type of Swallow Tail Butterfly. We found the celery Caterpillar feed on our dill in the garden. The boys put it in our bug/butterfly net cage and fed it til it turned to a chrysalis and then we let it go in the backyard. Man is it beautiful!

As winter continues there are days when it’s just too cold to be outside and enjoy it. So we end up watching the sky for signs of Spring. We love to watch the birds at the backyard feeder.
At night especially when the moon is full it’s fun to check out the stars. We try to do something special on full moons and star gazing is a good starting point. It’s amazing how the stars change in the sky. Different constellations are more visible in the winter than summer. Having a …

We have always celebrated Winter Solstice in our family and this year was no different. This year we enjoyed the event put on by the Santa Fe Children’s Museum.  The boys really enjoyed the story telling. There was also apple roasting on an open fire, hot cider, drumming, and a candle labyrinth walk. They also released a candle lit lantern that floated off into the dark sky. We didn’t stay too long though because the boys got cold.

And of course they wanted to get home because they get one …

The Monarch finally hatched! Wow it was so cool. The kids really enjoyed it.